Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #85
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "What's the Connection?", Antonio Prohías delivers his signature absurd wit with a classic spy showdown that’s as clever as it is cartoonishly violent. The White Spy’s precarious perch on a pole takes a sudden, hilarious turn when the Black Spy’s punch sends the whole setup crashing down—literally. With Prohías handling both art and inks, and Richard Williams contributing to the cover’s dynamic chaos, this 1993 Mad Special #85 is a masterclass in visual gags and satirical timing.
In a satirical twist on *The French Connection*, a gruff, bigoted narcotics detective pursues a drug-smuggling ring with over-the-top zeal—only to find himself tangled in a series of absurd, farcical encounters that turn his investigation into a surreal comedy of errors. The story’s sharp wit and exaggerated characters shine through in its brisk, eight-page run, delivered with the deadpan precision of a classic Mad parody.
In this classic Mad Special gag, the White Spy tries to enjoy a moment of quiet by setting up a club on top of a pole—only for the Black Spy to punch him into it, snapping the pole and sending the club swinging back to deliver a perfectly timed knockout.
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